FMFC 47: Superfight PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juana Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Play comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne ft Chamillionaire - Rockstar. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Play
vs
Couture

185 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

186 cm
24
204 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juana Play!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Play tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
Play throws a push kick but Couture slaps the foot to one side.
Play looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Play fails with a takedown attempt.
Play shoots in for a double leg but Couture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juana Play. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture throws a low kick but Play moves out of range easily.

Couture moves into the clinch.
Play is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Couture gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Couture stops a takedown attempt from Play.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Play fails to pull guard.

Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Play misses.
Couture slips under a jab from Play.

Couture fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Play sprawls well initially but Couture persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Play is looking to escape.
Couture looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Play with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Couture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Play does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Play punching from the bottom.
Couture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Couture looking for a submission but Play manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Couture is looking to stand up but Play won't let him.

Play is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couture looking to sit in guard and control but Play gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Couture controlling Play's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play prevents Couture from getting back to his feet.
Play postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Play is looking to stand up but Couture won't let him.
Play distracts Couture with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Play forces his way into half guard.
Couture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Play. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Couture looks gassed!

Play is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Couture is defending against the submission attempts here by Play.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Play sits in half guard.
Play missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Play is looking for a kimura but Couture is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Play to get the leverage.
Play is nestled in close to Couture, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Play throwing shots but Couture is blocking nicely.
Play wants to pass the guard but Couture is defending well.

Play is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couture is just riding it out for now. Play eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Play has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Couture defend it? Play steps over the head and cranks it - Couture is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Play!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juana Play!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tosh Manosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manosh comes to the cage accompanied by Steady mobbin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Manosh
vs
Paiva

187 cm
25
191 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

193 cm
26
195 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tosh Manosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Paiva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manosh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Manosh.
Manosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manosh swinging wildly here.
Paiva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manosh. Manosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manosh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paiva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paiva throws a left and a right that both miss

and Manosh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paiva is looking to escape.
Manosh wants to stand up but Paiva has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Manosh wants to stand up but Paiva manages to regain full guard.

Manosh stands up and waves to Paiva to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiva misses with a combination
and Manosh counters with a nice uppercut.
Paiva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manosh.
Manosh misses with a wild body shot.
Manosh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paiva defends it nicely.
Manosh lands a nice shot that snaps Paiva's head back.
Paiva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manosh counters with a three punch combo that has Paiva backing up. Paiva nods at Manosh to acknowledge the strikes.
Paiva tries a low kick but Manosh avoids it.
Manosh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manosh walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paiva looks to land a left hand but Manosh moved out of range nicely.
Manosh connects with a crisp jab.
Paiva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paiva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paiva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manosh misses with an uppercut. Paiva saw that one coming.
Manosh dives in and grabs Paiva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paiva pushes down on Manosh's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tosh Manosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Manosh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paiva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Manosh trying to control but Paiva is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paiva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manosh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manosh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manosh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manosh throws a combination that misses
letting Paiva counter with a right hand.
Paiva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Manosh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rafael Paiva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manosh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manosh.
Manosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paiva was well out of range. Poor timing from Manosh.
A jab from Paiva misses.
Some wild striking there from Manosh.
Manosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manosh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paiva's head backwards.
Manosh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Manosh catches Paiva right on the button with a cross.
Paiva slips a straight right by Manosh.
Manosh slips under a jab from Paiva.
Manosh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paiva misses the shot to the body.
Manosh throws a body punch but Paiva moves out of range.
Paiva misses with a straight right.
Manosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manosh scores with a one two! Paiva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manosh digs a good body shot into Paiva's ribs.
Paiva looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paiva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manosh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Paiva is rocked!
Paiva tries to get into range but Manosh steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Paiva! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Manosh scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tosh Manosh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zeynalabdinov
vs
Machida

180 cm
18
224 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
201 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body kick from Machida.
Machida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zeynalabdinov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machida swings for the body but Zeynalabdinov moves out of range.
Zeynalabdinov tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeynalabdinov avoids the head kick by Machida.
Zeynalabdinov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Zeynalabdinov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machida shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zeynalabdinov is trying to defend but Machida finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zeynalabdinov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control but Machida is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Seyran Zeynalabdinov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zeynalabdinov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seyran Zeynalabdinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov avoids the head kick by Machida.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Machida enables Zeynalabdinov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zeynalabdinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Zeynalabdinov has gone for a leg lock! Machida slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zeynalabdinov's guard.
Zeynalabdinov looking to control.

Zeynalabdinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.
Machida trying to control but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
Machida looks gassed!
Zeynalabdinov pulls Machida in to control the position.

Machida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zeynalabdinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machida has managed to get both his arms back between Zeynalabdinov's legs - danger averted.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zeynalabdinov is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Zeynalabdinov is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Zeynalabdinov has his feet on Machida's thighs here. He's pushed Machida off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Machida screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seyran Zeynalabdinov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Perunamuusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dai comes to the cage accompanied by Dignity. Perunamuusi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Potaatti. Frank Perunamuusi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dai
vs
Perunamuusi

165 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Perunamuusi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perunamuusi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perunamuusi tries to clinch there but Dai circles away.
Perunamuusi swings for the body but Dai moves out of range.
Perunamuusi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dai moves out of range as Perunamuusi throws a body kick.
Perunamuusi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perunamuusi fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Perunamuusi misses.
Dai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Dai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dai blocks the elbow strike.

Dai successfully pulls guard.
Dai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Perunamuusi trying to control but Dai is working from the bottom.
Perunamuusi wanted to stand there but Dai had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai pulls Perunamuusi in close to prevent any damage.

Perunamuusi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dai has escaped and now he's on top!

Dai has gone for a leg lock! Perunamuusi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dai's guard.
Dai trying to keep a closed guard but Perunamuusi is proving a slippery customer.
Dai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perunamuusi gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perunamuusi wants to get back to his feet but Dai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Perunamuusi is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Dai has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Perunamuusi taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Dai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chute Box Theme. Pramuk has chosen Inferno Veil as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Gracie
vs
Pramuk

180 cm
22
199 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

189 cm
20
199 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Hades ®
Hades ®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buakaw Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pramuk circles away.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pramuk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pramuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Pramuk tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pramuk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pramuk manages to get to full guard.
Pramuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pramuk has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Pramuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pramuk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pramuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pramuk wants to sweep but no luck.

Pramuk pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Pramuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Pramuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pramuk is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie dives in and grabs Pramuk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pramuk pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pramuk avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pramuk. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pramuk is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Pramuk circles away and we're back to standing.

Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pramuk's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pramuk tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pramuk wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Pramuk defends it.
Gracie is thwarting Pramuk's attempts to control the position.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Pramuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Pramuk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pramuk misses the shot to the body.
Pramuk scores with a nice body kick.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Pramuk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pramuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Pramuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pramuk pinned against the cage. Pramuk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pramuk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pramuk avoids it really well and circles away.
Pramuk connects with a high kick.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Pramuk counters with an outside leg kick.
Pramuk throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Pramuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Pramuk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pramuk scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pramuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Carlos Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pramuk digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pramuk throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Pramuk lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
A good leg kick by Pramuk.
Pramuk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Buakaw Pramuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pramuk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pramuk scores with a nice strike.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pramuk feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Pramuk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pramuk - that will leave a mark!
Pramuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pramuk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Pramuk.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pramuk. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Pramuk tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pramuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pramuk throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carlos Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pramuk lands with a nice body kick.
Pramuk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pramuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pramuk scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Pramuk - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Pramuk.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Pramuk counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Pramuk.
Pramuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Pramuk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pramuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Pramuk. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pramuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pramuk lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakaw Pramuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gracie blocks a leg kick.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pramuk counters with a solid body kick.
Pramuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pramuk cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Pramuk lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pramuk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pramuk scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pramuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pramuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Pramuk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pramuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pramuk lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pramuk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pramuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Pramuk, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Pramuk against the cage but Pramuk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pramuk connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Pramuk.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pramuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Pramuk.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Pramuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Pramuk - just one landing.
Pramuk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buakaw Pramuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pramuk scores with a nice strike.
Pramuk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.

Gracie is rocked!
Whack! Pramuk lands a heavy head kick that drops Gracie. The ref tackles Pramuk to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gracie was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Buakaw Pramuk!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wallid Ismail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebaldo Louza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rebaldo Louza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ismail
vs
Louza

170 cm
25
182 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wallid Ismail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rebaldo Louza!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismail looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Louza is fending him off so far but Ismail persists. Nope, Louza circles away and we're back to standing.
Ismail dives in and grabs Louza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Louza pushes down on Ismail's head and hops out.
Louza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Louza wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallid Ismail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ismail shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Louza as he avoids it easily.
Louza stalks Ismail and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ismail's face. Ismail staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Wallid Ismail has been cut.

Louza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Louza decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Louza tries to sprawl but Ismail drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ismail is looking for a kimura but Louza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ismail to get the leverage.
Louza missing with punches from the bottom.
Ismail tries to stand and escape but Louza is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ismail gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Louza with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ismail counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Louza!
Ismail controlling the position easily from mount.
Louza regains half guard.

Louza actively working from the bottom here.
Louza is trying to maintain the position but Ismail is very close to passing his half guard.
Ismail working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Louza's thigh. Louza counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ismail is pushing down on Louza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Louza is fighting to maintain full guard but Ismail has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismail slows the pace down in half guard.
Louza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Ismail is trying to work for a kimura but Louza is defending well.
Ismail is thwarting Louza's attempts to control the position.
Louza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Louza is looking for a sweep. Ismail is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louza gets back to full guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Louza throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ismail escapes and throws Louza's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Ismail tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ismail trying to control the action but Louza is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Louza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ismail throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Louza is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ismail has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Louza tries to buck Ismail off but Ismail is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ismail creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Louza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Louza tries to bench press Ismail off him but Ismail keeps the position.

Ismail is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Louza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ismail throws a strike aimed at the side of Louza's head but Louza avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wallid Ismail will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wallid Ismail's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Louza scores with a takedown into Ismail's guard.

Louza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ismail manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Louza has Ismail in his guard.
Louza keeping moving, preventing Ismail from controlling successfully.

Louza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ismail might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ismail postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ismail drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ismail jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ismail looking to sit in guard and control but Louza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Louza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ismail is proving hard to escape from.
Louza wants to control from the top but Ismail keeps moving.
Ismail is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Louza is looking to improve his position.

Ismail is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Louza is just riding it out for now. Ismail eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ismail thows a huge punch but Louza dodges it nicely.

Ismail is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Louza sees it coming and defends easily.
Ismail wants to stand up but Louza is controlling the position.
Ismail slips a nice elbow through Louza's hands, connecting with Louza's forehead.
Louza wants to get back to full guard.
Louza works his way to full guard. Good work.

Louza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismail won't allow Louza to sweep him here.

Louza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ismail doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ismail manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Louza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Louza is breathing heavily.
Ismail trying to control but Louza is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Louza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ismail is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Louza.

Ismail wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Louza, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Ismail is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Louza is trying to escape and Ismail transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Louza is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ismail! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wallid Ismail!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaka comes to the cage accompanied by Pjanoo by Eric Prydaz. Silver is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Give me da loot. The key to victory for Ricardo Kaka has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kaka
vs
Silver

190 cm
21
203 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

181 cm
25
215 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silver!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Silver or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaka which made him look bad.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Kaka lands with a kick to the temple. Silver shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kaka takes one to the chin there.
Silver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver. That did some damage!
Anderson Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Silver won't want to take too many of those.
Kaka lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Anderson Silver has been cut.
Kaka looking to throw knees to the head but Silver is blocking nicely.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
Kaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silver is defending well for now.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silver avoids it.
Kaka missing with knees to the body.
Kaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silver in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaka gets underhooks to prevent Silver's takedown attempt.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.
Kaka scores with a knee to the head.
Kaka looking to throw knees to the head but Silver is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver stalls.
Kaka avoiding damage as Silver throws knees to the body.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaka obliges.
Kaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaka is breathing heavily.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Kaka is controlling him.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.

Silver ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silver no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Kaka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silver lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kaka!
Silver prevents Kaka from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver looking to control but Kaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kaka kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kaka is working hard here to advance position.
Kaka is trying to stand.
Kaka is squirming around, avoiding Silver's attempts to control the action.

Silver jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kaka is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kaka and Silver has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kaka struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silver looking to control but instead Kaka has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kaka trying to control but Silver postures up.

Silver is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaka gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaka keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silver postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kaka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silver, into his guard.
Silver has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silver trying to keep a closed guard but Kaka is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Kaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Silver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaka's waist but Kaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silver off to one side.
Kaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silver avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Silver throws a lazy head kick
and Kaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaka feints and then cracks Silver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silver down.
Kaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaka tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silver is defended easily by Kaka.
Silver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silver avoids the head kick by Kaka.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Kaka ducks down to avoid it.
Kaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silver's sensitive parts.
Silver is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Kaka lands but Silver takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaka feints and then cracks Silver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silver down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silver takes a step back to recover.
Kaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kaka.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaka tries to clinch there but Silver circles away.
Kaka tries to clinch up but Silver circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Kaka has him pressed against the cage.
Silver is looking to control Kaka's arms but Kaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silver has his back to the cage.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
Silver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ricardo Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silver.
Silver working aggressively here.
Kaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silver's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Kaka.
Kaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silver blocks it with crossed arms.
Silver wants to break free but Kaka has control.
Silver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaka misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Kaka landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Kaka.
Kaka looking to throw knees to the head but Silver is blocking nicely.
Silver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silver's efforts to push away.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Kaka lands a knee to the head.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.
Kaka trying to land knees to the body.
Silver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silver blocks it with crossed arms.
Silver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver trying to land knees to the body.
Kaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silver is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Silver.
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaka avoids it.
Kaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silver lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silver throws an elbow but misses.
Kaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Silver breaks the clinch.
Ricardo Kaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silver lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaka ducks right into an uppercut from Silver.
Kaka moves in looking to clinch but Silver pushes him off.

Silver closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silver lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaka keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
Kaka wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silver is now in half guard.
Silver trying to control from half guard but Kaka is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kaka actively working from the bottom here.
Silver is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kaka is defending against the submission attempts here by Silver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver wants to pass to mount but Kaka is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Kaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silver's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Silver misses with a body shot.
Kaka throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Kaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Kaka throws a sloppy head kick

and Silver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silver seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaka keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.

Silver has gone for a leg lock! Kaka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silver's guard.
Silver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silver is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka is looking to stand up but Silver won't let him.
Kaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaka postures up.

Kaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kaka stands up from Silver's guard - Kaka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Kaka ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaka scrambles back to his feet.

Kaka darts in and clinches Silver up against the cage.
Silver tries to circle away but Kaka has him pinned against the cage.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Kaka is controlling him.
Anderson Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaka misses with a knee to the head.
Kaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaka scores with a knee to the head.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaka tries to land a knee to the head but Silver blocks with his arms.

Silver ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silver no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Kaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaka stopping the sweep attempt from Silver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka sitting in guard here, content to control.

Silver looking for a guillotine here but Kaka defends easily.
Kaka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kaka postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Ricardo Kaka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Silver tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silver's calf.

Kaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Kaka.
Kaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silver blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaka connects with a knee to the head.
Kaka misses with a knee strike.
Kaka with a knee to the head.
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaka avoids it.
Silver managing to block the knees to the body from Kaka.
Kaka avoiding damage as Silver throws knees to the body.
Silver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaka walks away with a smile on his face. Silver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kaka lands a head kick!
Silver throws a hook but Kaka blocks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kaka.
Ricardo Kaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Kaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Kaka!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Glazkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Glazkov
vs
Pukki

188 cm
24
217 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

179 cm
21
215 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksandr Glazkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joulu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glazkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pukki to score with a decent uppercut.
Pukki cracks Glazkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pukki slips a jab from Glazkov.
Glazkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glazkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pukki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glazkov misses with a wild body shot.
Pukki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glazkov's waist but Glazkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pukki off to one side.
Pukki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glazkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Pukki missing with a left hand there. Glazkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pukki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pukki looks to land a right hand but Glazkov moved out of range.
Glazkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pukki manages to avoid it.
Glazkov wants to clinch up but Pukki keeps it at a distance.

Glazkov darts in and clinches Pukki up against the cage.
Pukki avoids the elbow strike from Glazkov, against the cage.
Pukki blocks an elbow strike.
Glazkov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Glazkov throws an elbow but it misses.
Pukki goes for a takedown attempt but Glazkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pukki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glazkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pukki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glazkov tries to clinch but Pukki is having none of it.
Aleksandr Glazkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glazkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pukki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pukki keeps the fight on the outside.
Glazkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pukki circles away quickly and effectively.
Glazkov misses with the combination.
No luck for Pukki with that takedown attempt.
Aleksandr Glazkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
Pukki scores with a three punch combo!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Glazkov enables Pukki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Glazkov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Glazkov keeps moving.
Glazkov wants to get back to his feet but Pukki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki controlling from the top position.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Glazkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pukki thows a big elbow that misses.
Glazkov is trying to keep Pukki in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Glazkov moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glazkov lands a nice elbow.
Glazkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glazkov looking to stall.
Glazkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Glazkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glazkov lands a shoulder strike.
Pukki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glazkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Glazkov misses with an elbow over the top.
Glazkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glazkov.
Pukki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pukki is working for takedown but Glazkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Glazkov throws an elbow but misses.
Glazkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Glazkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Glazkov misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Glazkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pukki's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pukki is working for takedown but Glazkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glazkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pukki blocks an uppercut.
Pukki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glazkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pukki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Glazkov has managed to clinch.
Glazkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pukki won't allow it.
Pukki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Glazkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pukki dodges an elbow strike from Glazkov.
Glazkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Glazkov misses with an elbow over the top.
Pukki blocks the elbow strike.
Glazkov misses with the head strike.

Pukki pulls guard effortlessly.
Glazkov stopping the sweep attempt from Pukki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joulu Pukki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Glazkov wants to clinch.

Glazkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pukki won't allow Glazkov to sweep him here.
Pukki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glazkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pukki trying to control but Glazkov is working from the bottom.
Pukki is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joulu Pukki.
Glazkov wants to clinch up but Pukki keeps it at a distance.
Aleksandr Glazkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glazkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown but Glazkov shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Glazkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pukki circles away.
Glazkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pukki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pukki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glazkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pukki.
Glazkov moves in looking to clinch but Pukki pushes him off.
Glazkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pukki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pukki has a takedown stuffed.
Glazkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pukki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glazkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pukki scoring well with a low kick there.

Glazkov has managed to clinch.
Glazkov misses with an elbow strike.
Glazkov throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Joulu Pukki has been cut.
Glazkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Glazkov breaks from the clinch.
Glazkov moves in looking to clinch but Pukki pushes him off.
Pukki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glazkov's calf.
Pukki loads up on a big right hand but Glazkov slips the punch.
Pukki tries to bum rush Glazkov with a series of wild strikes but Glazkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glazkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glazkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pukki fails to land the takedown.
Aleksandr Glazkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glazkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pukki fails to land the takedown.
Glazkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pukki is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pukki. Glazkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pukki swats away the attempt to clinch by Glazkov.
Some wild striking there from Pukki.
Glazkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pukki.

Glazkov rushes Pukki and presses him up against the cage.
Glazkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pukki blocking some punches.
Glazkov prevents the takedown attempt.
Pukki is trying to drag Glazkov to the mat but Glazkov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Glazkov throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pukki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glazkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Glazkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pukki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joulu Pukki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joulu Pukki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Pukki misses with an uppercut.
Glazkov tries to clinch but Pukki moves out of range.
Glazkov tries to clinch up but Pukki circles away and keeps his distance.

Pukki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Glazkov's guard.
Glazkov wants to stand up but Pukki is controlling him.
Pukki trying to control but Glazkov is working from the bottom.
Pukki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glazkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pukki trying to control but Glazkov is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joulu Pukki.
Glazkov moves in looking to clinch but Pukki pushes him off.

Glazkov closes the distance and pushes Pukki back into the cage.
Glazkov misses with an elbow over the top.
Pukki has Glazkov pressed against the cage, preventing Glazkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Pukki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Glazkov keeps moving.
Pukki is looking to work some ground and pound but Glazkov has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Glazkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki content to stall in guard here.
Pukki thows a big elbow that misses.
Glazkov wants to stand and escape but Pukki is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pukki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pukki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pukki works to advance to full mount. Glazkov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pukki trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joulu Pukki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glazkov can't escape the position.
Aleksandr Glazkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pukki working the ground and pound effectively.
Pukki trying to control but Glazkov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pukki controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joulu Pukki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pukki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joulu Pukki!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spinbob Cantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouni Lettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cantrell comes into the arena with Dio - Holy Diver blaring out of the sound system. Lettu has chosen Meeephisto as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jouni Lettu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cantrell
vs
Lettu

177 cm
22
179 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

170 cm
23
164 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hades ®
Hades ®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spinbob Cantrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jouni Lettu!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantrell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lettu takes a step back to recover.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cantrell. Lettu shrugs it off though.
Lettu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lettu moves out of range as Cantrell throws a body kick.
Cantrell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Lettu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cantrell tries to close the distance and clinch but Lettu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cantrell.
Cantrell ducks under a wild hook from Lettu.
Lettu keeps the fight on the outside.
Spinbob Cantrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Cantrell tries to clinch there but Lettu circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lettu, right into the meat.
Cantrell blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantrell lands a high kick!
Lettu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cantrell.
Lettu scores with a nice strike.
Lettu defending well as Cantrell loads up on a big left hand.
Cantrell is looking to clinch.
Lettu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cantrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cantrell.
Lettu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cantrell connects with a jab.
Lettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cantrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lettu.
Lettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Cantrell is just out of range.
Lettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cantrell swings for the body but Lettu moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lettu scores with a hook to the body. Cantrell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Cantrell.
Cantrell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cantrell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cantrell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cantrell throws a leg kick
and Cantrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cantrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lettu moves away.
Lettu tried to score with a low kick but Cantrell checks it.
Cantrell closes the distance but Lettu moves to the side
and Lettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lettu blocks a head kick by Cantrell.
Lettu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cantrell has time to react.
Cantrell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cantrell misses with a body shot.
Cantrell tries to clinch but Lettu moves away
and Lettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Cantrell wants to clinch but Lettu slips to the side
and Lettu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lettu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cantrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lettu.
Cantrell wants to clinch
and Lettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Cantrell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cantrell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lettu counters with a leg kick.
Cantrell looks to clinch
enabling Lettu to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lettu lands with a straight right. Cantrell didn't see that one coming.
Lettu connects with a body shot that sends Cantrell's belly button to the back.
Cantrell is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Lettu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lettu.
Cantrell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lettu's head.
Lettu connects with a jab.

Cantrell is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lettu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lettu.
Lettu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cantrell in his tracks.
Oh Cantrell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lettu seems to be stalking Cantrell here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Cantrell drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jouni Lettu!